From Then to Now, Part I: The Traveler
By Nick Ostdick on Aug 30, 2016 10:30:00 AM
Today on the blog we begin a three-part series examining the evolution of the travel industry during the last 14 plus years. Since 2002, a number of seismic shifts have taken place within the travel industry that have had a massive impact on how companies operate and travelers experie …
The State of Mobile Travel Bookings in 2020
By Nick Ostdick on Jul 7, 2016 10:00:58 AM
True or false: Nearly half of all travel bookings made during 2016 will take place offline via phone or in-person with the assistance of a travel agent or travel management company. True, which is surprising, especially given the highly connected nature of today’s travel industry and …
The Connectivity of Travel: Top Technologies
By Nick Ostdick on Jun 21, 2016 9:44:42 AM
Travel and tourism are both ostensibly about making connections, whether it be with the people you meet during your journey or with the culture and landscape of your destination. It’s about creating dynamic, symbiotic experiences that come with learning about new people and places wit …
The Importance of Responsive Websites for Travel Companies
By Nick Ostdick on Jun 7, 2016 9:30:00 AM
Everyone knows the old saying you can’t judge a book by it’s cover, but at the same time everyone knows the importance of making a positive first impression. It’s a paradox that relies solely judging a book by it’s cover, but it’s a paradox we live with on a daily basis and one that t …
The Cuba Effect: On Success in New and Emerging Markets
By Nick Ostdick on Apr 7, 2016 11:48:16 AM
President Obama made good on his pledge to loosen trade and travel restrictions with Cuba in March by a long-awaited visit that signaled goods, services, and tourists will soon be able to move freely to and from the small island nation just 90 miles south of United States. And would-b …